City Lifts Significant Weather Event Declaration

Peterborough, ON – The City of Peterborough will lift its Significant Weather Event declaration Monday, January 19, 2026, at 3 p.m. 

The City declared a Significant Weather Event on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Over the past several days, the City experienced significant snowfall accumulation and icy conditions. Public Works crews were deployed continuously throughout this period, working extended hours to clear snow and ice from roads, sidewalks, bike lanes and bus stops while responding to ongoing winter weather conditions. 

Winter parking restrictions support snow-clearing operations throughout the season. From December 1 to April 1, parking is prohibited on all city streets between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. The penalty for overnight parking during this period is $35. 

During a snowstorm, when snow-clearing operations are underway, no parking is permitted on any city street. The penalty for interfering with snow clearing is $80, and vehicles may be towed.  If towing occurs, the vehicle owner is responsible for all towing related fees. Snow-clearing operations typically take place between midnight and 8 a.m.  

Free overnight parking is available at all municipal parking lots, including the King Street Parkade, 202 King St. and the Simcoe Parking Garage, 190 Simcoe St. Customers using either parking garage overnight during a snowstorm can obtain a gate arm ticket upon entry, which can be used for a free transit trip home. 

For more information on snow clearing and winter parking restrictions, visit peterborough.ca/snow.